Executive Director, North/West Texas, Oklahoma, & New Mexico
Jewish National Fund, Dallas, TX, United States
Position Overview
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Jewish National Fund-USA seeks an Executive Director to oversee a multi-million-dollar fundraising campaign across North and West Texas, Oklahoma and New Mexico.
This leadership portfolio includes board and volunteer development and management of the Dallas Metroplex campaign team. The director will work with the National Campaign Director to develop and implement fundraising strategies in alignment with the National Annual Campaign Plan.
The Executive Director's main priorities will include expanding Jewish National Fund USA's annual giving through major gifts, general campaign gifts, new donor identification and cultivation, day to day management of operations, and overseeing all aspects of the annual campaign. Building and maintaining strong relationships with existing donors and strategically expanding the fundraising portfolio to support Jewish National Fund USA's growth in Dallas is a paramount priority.
The successful candidate must be an experienced manager and proactive fundraiser who possesses sophisticated leadership and entrepreneurial spirit. The ideal candidate will be collaborative, results-oriented, and passionate for the Jewish National Fund USA mission and Israel. Candidates may come from a variety of backgrounds such as having held a leadership role in the corporate sector, Senior Development Officer or equivalent in a major nonprofit organization, hospital, museum, historical society, major library, or in the academic arena such as a president and/or dean of a college or university. Experience working with or serving on a Board of Directors is essential.
The Executive Director will focus on the cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of high-net worth individuals, foundations and business supporters. The candidate will also supervise a team of fundraising professionals and, with this team, help enhance Jewish National Fund USA's profile and ensure that the organization is well positioned in a rapidly evolving and competitive environment.
This position will be based in the Jewish National Fund-USA Dallas office.
Responsibilities
Engage in direct and systematic cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of high-net-worth individuals. Direct responsibility for maintaining and building relationships with a portfolio of major gift prospects. Develop strategic annual and long-term fundraising plans and evaluate progress to goals
Steward existing major gift donor relationships; identify and cultivate new major gift donors; renew financial commitments of existing major gift donors
Promote major donor-centric approaches, well-timed solicitation schedules and data-driven program strategy and analysis to increase revenue generation
Foster relationships with financial advisors, attorneys, donors, and other partners who can facilitate the promotion and acquisition of major and planned gifts, bequests, and annuities
Supervise, train, and develop Dallas fundraising staff. Foster a culture of enthusiasm, teamwork, and collaboration among the fundraising team as well as our passionate and committed lay leaders
Build and facilitate philanthropic capacity by maintaining collaborative relations with other organizations throughout Dallas while showcasing Jewish National Fund USA
Work with Dallas leadership to develop Jewish National Fund USA's strategic vision, goal, and strategies and engage committees to assist in the identification, solicitation, and stewardship of current and new donors
Utilize the Jewish National Fund USA Salesforce database to manage donor and prospect relationships
Travel throughout North and West Texas, Oklahoma and New Mexico as needed for donor solicitation and stewardship
Qualifications
10 years+ of progressive responsibility and experience in fundraising, or proven sales experience in a client-driven business
Extensive experience working with senior-level executives
Significant experience leading and growing successful fundraising/sales functions including building strategies to strengthen and increase funding from a diverse range of sources including individual donors, private corporations, and philanthropic foundations
Excellent decision-making skills and the ability to balance multiple data points, stakeholders, and overall funding landscape in designing and implementing fundraising strategies
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced and collaborative environment, as well as an interest in advancing the organization's fundraising function to be even more strategic, innovative, and results-oriented
Strong communication skills including experience in presenting and public speaking
Strong technical skills and experience with Salesforce preferred or similar data management systems
Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required
Days off for all work-prohibitive Jewish holidays, in addition to the secular US holidays
3pm close-of-business on Fridays
Top-notch healthcare (including dental and vision)
Parental Leave policy
Employer-paid life insurance
Employer-paid short and long-term disability
403(b) with 10.5% employer contribution
Opportunities to travel to Israel
Compensation $110,000- $150,000
Pay Type Salaries will vary based on factors such as location, skills, experience, education, and qualifications for the role.
WHAT WE DO At Jewish National Fund-USA, we turn vision and dreams into reality. For almost 125 years, we have built the land of Israel for its people. As one of the most trusted names in philanthropy, our mission is to attract 800,000 new residents to Israel's underpopulated North and South and to be the leading organization for Zionist engagement. We build schools, medical centers, culinary institutes, resilience facilities, emergency response centers, water reservoirs, parks, and playgrounds while creating employment and community service initiatives, along with youth development programs for thousands of young Israelis. We also support Israelis with disabilities, bring hundreds of college faculty members and student leaders beyond the Jewish community to Israel, invest in agricultural R&D, and host the largest gathering of Zionists in the U.S. annually at our Global Conference for Israel. All of this is accomplished as we embark on the largest philanthropic capital project in Israel's history—the $350 million, 16-acre World Zionist Village in the city of Be'er Sheva.
And yes, we also support tree planting. Since 1901, we have helped plant over 260 million trees in Israel, which enabled the country to be one of the few to enter the 21st century with a net gain in trees.
No project, program, or initiative stands alone. Through our circles of impact, everything we do contributes to job creation, economic growth, higher living standards, and more—helping us realize our goal of attracting new residents to Israel's North and South.
OUR CREDENTIALS & PARTNERSHIPS A registered 501(c)(3) organization, Jewish National Fund is recognized as a 4-star organization by Charity Navigator, America's leading independent charity evaluator, for its sound fiscal management, accountability, and transparency. JNF has also been rated a top charity by the American Institute of Philanthropy and meets the 20 rigorous standards of the Better Business Bureau (BBB) Wise Giving Alliance, and the transparency standards of Tzedakah, Inc. No other Jewish organization meets all these standards.
OUR CULTURE We are Vision-driven relationship-based, fast-paced, and Positively Israel!
OUR CORE VALUES Be Bold:
Beyond. We are proud and passionate, vocal, and visionary about Israel and Zionism. We pride ourselves on our out-of-the-box thinking and the great things it accomplishes for the land and with the people of Israel.
Belong:
Stay long. We are an inclusive and diverse workplace welcoming and respecting all cultures, ages, religions, ethnicities, genders, orientations, and physical abilities. Understanding that a work-life balance is crucial to the success of our organization, we are empathetic, understanding, caring, appreciative, and respectful of one another as we strive to develop and retain our professionals and donors for the long-run.
Be Inscribed:
Be the Impact. To walk in the land of Israel and see the impact of our work instills the greatest sense of fulfillment. We strive for each employee to make their mark, leave their footprint, be heard, and feel relevant as together we help ensure the vibrancy of Israel for the next 100 years. We plant the future, not just trees.
Be Kind:
Act with Chesed. At JNF-USA we do not underestimate the power of kindness. We use recognition and praise to motivate teams, individuals, donors, and stakeholders. We are proud of our please and thank you's. We listen and lend a helping hand when a co-worker is challenged. Whether random or deliberate acts, kindness is a key ingredient to our positive workplace and mindset.
B'Yachad:
Together. Great collaboration between our employees, donors and affiliates in Israel is a priority: everyone matters no matter their role. We recognize that open and inspirational communication, teamwork, and collegiality is a force multiplier to reach our goals, mission, and vision. Jewish National Fund-USA exemplifies the power of unity.
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Jewish National Fund-USA seeks an Executive Director to oversee a multi-million-dollar fundraising campaign across North and West Texas, Oklahoma and New Mexico.
This leadership portfolio includes board and volunteer development and management of the Dallas Metroplex campaign team. The director will work with the National Campaign Director to develop and implement fundraising strategies in alignment with the National Annual Campaign Plan.
The Executive Director's main priorities will include expanding Jewish National Fund USA's annual giving through major gifts, general campaign gifts, new donor identification and cultivation, day to day management of operations, and overseeing all aspects of the annual campaign. Building and maintaining strong relationships with existing donors and strategically expanding the fundraising portfolio to support Jewish National Fund USA's growth in Dallas is a paramount priority.
The successful candidate must be an experienced manager and proactive fundraiser who possesses sophisticated leadership and entrepreneurial spirit. The ideal candidate will be collaborative, results-oriented, and passionate for the Jewish National Fund USA mission and Israel. Candidates may come from a variety of backgrounds such as having held a leadership role in the corporate sector, Senior Development Officer or equivalent in a major nonprofit organization, hospital, museum, historical society, major library, or in the academic arena such as a president and/or dean of a college or university. Experience working with or serving on a Board of Directors is essential.
The Executive Director will focus on the cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of high-net worth individuals, foundations and business supporters. The candidate will also supervise a team of fundraising professionals and, with this team, help enhance Jewish National Fund USA's profile and ensure that the organization is well positioned in a rapidly evolving and competitive environment.
This position will be based in the Jewish National Fund-USA Dallas office.
Responsibilities
Engage in direct and systematic cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of high-net-worth individuals. Direct responsibility for maintaining and building relationships with a portfolio of major gift prospects. Develop strategic annual and long-term fundraising plans and evaluate progress to goals
Steward existing major gift donor relationships; identify and cultivate new major gift donors; renew financial commitments of existing major gift donors
Promote major donor-centric approaches, well-timed solicitation schedules and data-driven program strategy and analysis to increase revenue generation
Foster relationships with financial advisors, attorneys, donors, and other partners who can facilitate the promotion and acquisition of major and planned gifts, bequests, and annuities
Supervise, train, and develop Dallas fundraising staff. Foster a culture of enthusiasm, teamwork, and collaboration among the fundraising team as well as our passionate and committed lay leaders
Build and facilitate philanthropic capacity by maintaining collaborative relations with other organizations throughout Dallas while showcasing Jewish National Fund USA
Work with Dallas leadership to develop Jewish National Fund USA's strategic vision, goal, and strategies and engage committees to assist in the identification, solicitation, and stewardship of current and new donors
Utilize the Jewish National Fund USA Salesforce database to manage donor and prospect relationships
Travel throughout North and West Texas, Oklahoma and New Mexico as needed for donor solicitation and stewardship
Qualifications
10 years+ of progressive responsibility and experience in fundraising, or proven sales experience in a client-driven business
Extensive experience working with senior-level executives
Significant experience leading and growing successful fundraising/sales functions including building strategies to strengthen and increase funding from a diverse range of sources including individual donors, private corporations, and philanthropic foundations
Excellent decision-making skills and the ability to balance multiple data points, stakeholders, and overall funding landscape in designing and implementing fundraising strategies
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced and collaborative environment, as well as an interest in advancing the organization's fundraising function to be even more strategic, innovative, and results-oriented
Strong communication skills including experience in presenting and public speaking
Strong technical skills and experience with Salesforce preferred or similar data management systems
Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required
Days off for all work-prohibitive Jewish holidays, in addition to the secular US holidays
3pm close-of-business on Fridays
Top-notch healthcare (including dental and vision)
Parental Leave policy
Employer-paid life insurance
Employer-paid short and long-term disability
403(b) with 10.5% employer contribution
Opportunities to travel to Israel
Compensation $110,000- $150,000
Pay Type Salaries will vary based on factors such as location, skills, experience, education, and qualifications for the role.
WHAT WE DO At Jewish National Fund-USA, we turn vision and dreams into reality. For almost 125 years, we have built the land of Israel for its people. As one of the most trusted names in philanthropy, our mission is to attract 800,000 new residents to Israel's underpopulated North and South and to be the leading organization for Zionist engagement. We build schools, medical centers, culinary institutes, resilience facilities, emergency response centers, water reservoirs, parks, and playgrounds while creating employment and community service initiatives, along with youth development programs for thousands of young Israelis. We also support Israelis with disabilities, bring hundreds of college faculty members and student leaders beyond the Jewish community to Israel, invest in agricultural R&D, and host the largest gathering of Zionists in the U.S. annually at our Global Conference for Israel. All of this is accomplished as we embark on the largest philanthropic capital project in Israel's history—the $350 million, 16-acre World Zionist Village in the city of Be'er Sheva.
And yes, we also support tree planting. Since 1901, we have helped plant over 260 million trees in Israel, which enabled the country to be one of the few to enter the 21st century with a net gain in trees.
No project, program, or initiative stands alone. Through our circles of impact, everything we do contributes to job creation, economic growth, higher living standards, and more—helping us realize our goal of attracting new residents to Israel's North and South.
OUR CREDENTIALS & PARTNERSHIPS A registered 501(c)(3) organization, Jewish National Fund is recognized as a 4-star organization by Charity Navigator, America's leading independent charity evaluator, for its sound fiscal management, accountability, and transparency. JNF has also been rated a top charity by the American Institute of Philanthropy and meets the 20 rigorous standards of the Better Business Bureau (BBB) Wise Giving Alliance, and the transparency standards of Tzedakah, Inc. No other Jewish organization meets all these standards.
OUR CULTURE We are Vision-driven relationship-based, fast-paced, and Positively Israel!
OUR CORE VALUES Be Bold:
Beyond. We are proud and passionate, vocal, and visionary about Israel and Zionism. We pride ourselves on our out-of-the-box thinking and the great things it accomplishes for the land and with the people of Israel.
Belong:
Stay long. We are an inclusive and diverse workplace welcoming and respecting all cultures, ages, religions, ethnicities, genders, orientations, and physical abilities. Understanding that a work-life balance is crucial to the success of our organization, we are empathetic, understanding, caring, appreciative, and respectful of one another as we strive to develop and retain our professionals and donors for the long-run.
Be Inscribed:
Be the Impact. To walk in the land of Israel and see the impact of our work instills the greatest sense of fulfillment. We strive for each employee to make their mark, leave their footprint, be heard, and feel relevant as together we help ensure the vibrancy of Israel for the next 100 years. We plant the future, not just trees.
Be Kind:
Act with Chesed. At JNF-USA we do not underestimate the power of kindness. We use recognition and praise to motivate teams, individuals, donors, and stakeholders. We are proud of our please and thank you's. We listen and lend a helping hand when a co-worker is challenged. Whether random or deliberate acts, kindness is a key ingredient to our positive workplace and mindset.
B'Yachad:
Together. Great collaboration between our employees, donors and affiliates in Israel is a priority: everyone matters no matter their role. We recognize that open and inspirational communication, teamwork, and collegiality is a force multiplier to reach our goals, mission, and vision. Jewish National Fund-USA exemplifies the power of unity.
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